The Evolution of Java: Challenging Stereotypes and Embracing Modernity

Published: 2023-07-17

On a flight from Zurich to Toronto, I found myself in an engaging conversation with a fellow passenger. Among various topics, our conversation navigated toward our careers and, inevitably, as I am a Java developer, towards the world of Java. This gentleman, having worked with Java some 15-20 years ago, was surprised to learn that I still actively use the language. "Isn't it slow?" he questioned. His question echoed a stereotype that I have often encountered, one that has stuck to Java since its earlier days.

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